Realm Energy International Corp., White Rock, BC, is building a portfolio of shale gas and shale oil acreage in continental Europe, holding acreage in Poland and Germany and with more under application in other basins.

extensive and accessible infrastructure, and among the world’s highest current gas prices. Dart said it sees its Europeanshale portfolio as a stepping stone into the emerging Asian shale gas industry, where multiple governments plan shale gas

vibrant service industry,” Stevens said. “However in Western Europe, the geology is less favorable.” Europeanshale has a high clay content, which makes fracing more difficult. Stevens also noted that the US government helped finance

and a vibrant service industry," Stevens said. "However in Western Europe, the geology is less favorable." Europeanshale has a high clay content, which makes fracing more difficult. Stevens also noted that the US government helped finance

extensive and accessible infrastructure, and among the world’s highest current gas prices. Dart said it sees its Europeanshale portfolio as a stepping stone into the emerging Asian shale gas industry, where multiple governments plan shale gas

play are held by production. The leases are in Atoka, Coal, Hughes, and Pittsburg counties. Realm Energy builds Europeanshale acreage Realm Energy International Corp., White Rock, BC, is building a portfolio of shale gas and shale oil acreage

We see individual incentives with producers like Russia,” said Snyder, adding, “Going forward, with Europeanshale gas development and a wider supply base, there could be a movement away from oil price-based contracts.” Jensen said, “I

energy at the burner tip," Stevens said. Shale gas deposits in Europe are deeper and smaller than those in the US. Europeanshale plays are fragmented, and the shale is richer in clay, making it less amenable to fracturing. Onshore drilling has

emerge. "We see individual incentives with producers like Russia," said Snyder, adding, "Going forward, with Europeanshale gas development and a wider supply base, there could be a movement away from oil price-based contracts." Jensen